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Albert Gallatin
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Albert Gallatin
(Paul Sherman collection)Restored sword
from Gallatin
(Bill Carter collection)The table below provides historical and statistical data on the vessel. Some of the information may be incomplete. If you have additions or corrections, please e-mail us at the address listed below.
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| Vessel Name | Albert Gallatin |
| Other Names | |
| Vessel Type | U. S. Revenue Cutter |
| Owner | U. S. Revenue Cutter Service |
| Length / Beam / Draft (feet) | 142' / 23' / 9' |
| Tonnage | 250 |
| Hull Construction | Iron |
| Propulsion | Steam / Propeller & Sails |
| Cargo | |
| Built | 1871 at Buffalo, NY |
| Date of Loss | January 6, 1892 |
| Reason for Loss | Grounded on Boo Hoo Ledge, off Manchester, MA |
| Fatalities | 1 Crewman |
| Location | Wreckage on side of ledge - northwest side |
| Coordinates (Lat/Lon) | 42-33-50 N / 70-44-52 W |
| Coordinates (Loran C) | |
| Water Depth (feet) | 50' Maximum |
| Typical Visibility (feet) | 10-50' |
| Wreck Condition | Completely broken up and scattered |
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| Other Information | |
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